Proverbs 2:6–7
Proverbs 2:6–7 — The New International Version (NIV)
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He holds success in store for the upright,
he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
Proverbs 2:6–7 — English Standard Version (ESV)
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
7 he stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
Proverbs 2:6–7 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
6 For the Lord giveth wisdom:
Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous:
He is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
Proverbs 2:6–7 — New Living Translation (NLT)
6 For the Lord grants wisdom!
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
Proverbs 2:6–7 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;
Proverbs 2:6–7 — New Century Version (NCV)
6 Only the Lord gives wisdom;
he gives knowledge and understanding.
7 He stores up wisdom for those who are honest.
Like a shield he protects the innocent.
Proverbs 2:6–7 — American Standard Version (ASV)
6 For Jehovah giveth wisdom;
Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:
7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;
Proverbs 2:6–7 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
6 For Jehovah giveth wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to them that walk in integrity;
Proverbs 2:6–7 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
6 The Lord gives wisdom.
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He has reserved priceless wisdom for decent people.
He is a shield for those who walk in integrity
Proverbs 2:6–7 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He stores up success for the upright;
He is a shield for those who live with integrity
Proverbs 2:6–7 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
7 he stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
he is a shield to those who walk blamelessly,
Proverbs 2:6–7 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
6 For Yahweh will give wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 For the upright, he stores sound judgment, a shield for those who walk uprightly,
Proverbs 2:6–7 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
6 The Lord gives wisdom.
Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.
7 He stores up success for honest people.
He is like a shield to those who live without blame. He keeps them safe.